Hello ,

When Minnesota farmer Scott Legried wasn't able to harvest his soybean crop, more than a dozen people showed up to get the job done. Scott was seriously injured in a car accident when he swerved to avoid hitting a puppy in the road. Scott went off the road, and ended up breaking his collarbone, a shoulder blade, and seven ribs; cracking two vertebrae, and sustaining a collapsed lung and concussion.

Doctors said he wouldn't be able to get on a tractor for several months. This was a problem because Scott runs his farm in the town of Frost almost entirely on his own, and the harvest from his 600 acres of corn and soybeans is his lone source of income. 

Once word spread in Frost—population 198—of what happened, one neighbor was able to recruit 18 farmers to help Scott. They arrived at Scott's farm with their equipment and in no time had the soybeans harvested. They will come back again for the corn.

Scott said, "This is a busy time of year for farmers, so it meant the world to me. But I guess I really wasn't surprised. I'm lucky to live in a community where people have always looked out for each other.”

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”  John 13:34-35

When we help others, we show the love of Jesus Christ in tangible ways that make a difference. During this holiday season, so many people struggle with so many things. Let's all do what we can to bring love and compassion to those around us. 

Have a great day, and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word